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Page 1: f{ALKAO 16t1WAY...Equipment Factory Method Phone 1004 H. E. GERBER, Proprietor 110 West Cedar Misssoula Mercer's Camp Grounds (On the Yellowstone Trail) 1401 Toole Avenue Missoula,

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Page 2: f{ALKAO 16t1WAY...Equipment Factory Method Phone 1004 H. E. GERBER, Proprietor 110 West Cedar Misssoula Mercer's Camp Grounds (On the Yellowstone Trail) 1401 Toole Avenue Missoula,

Willard Eight-Hour Battery Service

Generator, Starting, Magne,to,Lighting .. Factory Service

Phone 315-J

Take a

The Most Picturesque One-daJ)Automobile Drille in America

Ignition Service StationOnly Exclusive Auto Electric and Battery

Shop in Missoula

126 West Main St.

CarryolaPortable

with youPlays Any Record

Price $25.00ORVIS MUSIC

HOUSE

115 W. CedarMissoula

THIS road map and guide has beenissued by the management of StonyLake Camp (on the Skalkaho), in

co-operation with the merchants andprofessional men whose advertise­ments appear herein, for the benefit ofthe traveling public-to bring to yourattention a drive of wondrous beauty;to furnish authentic and reliable infor­mation concerning the road itself andthe cities adjacent thereto, and to as­sist you in filling your needs by direct­ing you to business houses which ren­der courteous, honest service. Use it­then pass it on to someone else towhom it may be of value.

The

Skalkaho Highway

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The Smoke Houseand

POST OFFICE EWS STA D246 Higgins AvenueMISSOULA, MONT.

Cigars, Tobaccos, Magazines, NewspapersPostcards, Folders, Road Maps

Edwards Motor Co.HUDSON : : CADILLAC

ESSEX

SALES AND SERVICE

Complete Line ()f Johnson's Chocolates 211 East Front Missoula

The Beautiful Skalkaho"The Most Beautifl..l One-Day Drive in

America"-that phrase sounds boastful, yetit is the unanimous verdict of those whohave made the trip through the playground

-Photo by Johnson, HamiltonSkalkaho Creek

of western Montana by way of this newgovernment highway.

The beauty of the drive is not merely adisplay of scenic grandeur. For in that one­day drive the tourist will view, in panorama,

the entire picture of Montana's industries.Starting at Butte, the city built on "therichest hill in the world" the traveler goesto Anaconda, where thousands of workmenare smelting the ore, which has been takenout of the Butte hill, into the precious redmetal. The cities of Anaconda and Butteare the copper centers of the world, and theindustrial centers of Montana. But almostbefore the traveler has lost sight of theAnaconda smoke stack, which, parenthetic­ally, is the highest in the world, he entersa paradise of virgin forests, shimmeringmountain lakes, towering crags and tumb­ling, foaming mountain streams.

Along the route, too, are the manganesemines of Philipsburg and the sapphiremines which produce a large percentage ofMontana's precious stones. Near the route,too, are two of Montana's most famous sum­mer resorts-Sleeping Child Springs andLolo Hot Springs.

Then, as the traveler crosses the Sap­phire range, he comes upon the SkalkahoFalls, one of the beauty spots of the westwhich has been made accessible to the pub­lic by the building of this scenic highway.There is no more 'beautiful s.ight in any of

TURN WEST AT LOLO FOR

Lolo Hot SpringsA Side-Trip You Should Not Miss

Hotel and Dining Room : :Large and Small PlungesFree Auto Camp Grounds

Cozy Cabins

Store

David E. AndersonFirestone Tires and Tubes

COl11.plete Balloon VulcanizingEquipment

Factory Method

Phone 1004

H. E. GERBER, Proprietor 110 West Cedar Misssoula

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Mercer's Camp Grounds(On the Yellowstone Trail)

1401 Toole Avenue

Missoula, Montana

Phone 21

Shapard Cafe.Come in as you are. We cater to

all tourists.

Finest Food -- Reasonable Prices

STORE IN CONNECTION

Cabins for RentSanitarJ' 'l'oilets

Hot Shower BathsElectric Lights Ad'joining Shapard Hotel

Missoula

our national parks than the view the trav­eler catches of this wild mountain streamas it dashes down the rocks of the Sap­phires toward the broad Bitter Root riverbelow.

From the falls the highway drops downinto the Bitter Root valley and Hamilton.Here again there is a change of scenerywhich is little short of magical. Instead ofvirgin timber and untamed mountain sides,which were seen a few miles before, thereare the broad and verdant ranches of Mon­tana's most fertile valley. Here there aresplendid farm homes, spreading orchards,fields which produce grains equal to any inthe world, ranches which produce dairyproducts which are marketed all over thewest. And most important of all, here isthe home of the Bitter Root McIntosh apple,famous all over the world.

Drive leisurely through this incompar­able valley. Notice the jagged peaks of theBitter Root mountains on the west-theroughest "saw-tooth" range in America­and the towering Sapphires on the east.For this agricultural valley, 'as level andverdant as the plains of Iowa, is boundedon both sides and one end by tremendous

mountain ranges for which Montana isfamous.

The Bitter Root valley road leads intoMissoula, the home of the State University

-Photo Shop, ButteOn the Skalkaho

and one of the greatest lumbering and log­ging centers of the west. A few miles outof Missoula-if one chooses to take the

Arnold Motor Co.FORD SPECIALIST

We Stock and Sell Genuine Ford Parts

129 Alder StreetMissoula

Tires Oils Gas Accessories

Phone 536

Modern Tire ShopSeiberling All-Treads

Balloons and Regular Tires

VULCANIZING

120 West Main St. Phone 163Missoula, Montana

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Wood's Repair ShopLOCK AND GUNSMITH

LIGHT REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS

Soldering • Welding • BrazingSaw Filing, Automatic GrindingSafety Razor Blades Sharpened

Minute LunchW. E. WHEELER, Prop.

Clean, Tasty LunchesAlways Ready

WHERE WAFFLES ARE BETTER

122 ''Vest llIain Missoula 242 North Higgins Missoula

westward route toward Spokane and thePacific coast-one enters the vast pine for­ests which comprise so great a part of the.wealth of the west-millions upon millionsof feet of standing timber.

And so in the short space of a one-daydrive the traveler sees the picture of Mon­tana's industry and its resources: the in­valuable copper mines of Butte with theirhundreds of miles of tunnels under the city;the huge smelters of Anaconda; lakes andhot springs with which nature has so abun­dantly endowed Montana; breath-takingmountain scenery and cold, clear mountainstreams dashing themselves against themountain sides; broad valleys with fertile,prosperous ranches and farms; the StateUniversity city; the tremendous lumbermills of Bonner and Milltown; and thegreat, virgin pine forests of the west.

Do you wonder that those who have trav­eled it 'before you call it "the most beau­tiful one-day drive in Almerica"-and themost remarkable?

You can make the drive in one day. Butyou will enjoy spending several days in thisplayground of the west, with its incompar- .

BRENNAN'SAUTO REPAIRING

BLACKSllIITHING AND FORGING

SPRINGS FOR EVERY CARRe'pairing a Specialty

able trout fishing, its inspiring scenery andits friendly people.

Tourist ParksFor those who desire to camp, there is an

abundance of tourist parks and campgrounds. The Butte tourist camp, equipped

Nearing the Summit

with all modern conveniences, is symbolicof the city's spirit of hospitality.

One of the finest tourist parks in thenorthwest is located about a mile west ofAnaconda. The Anaconda Kiwanis Club

E. H. ROHElTAXIDERMIST

108 West Spruce StreetMissoula, Montana

228 East Front St. MissoulaHeads - Rugs - Furs - Tanning

Fish Mounted True to Life

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BUICKSales and Service

Service CarPhone 7

MURRAY llIOTOR CO.420 North Higgins Ave. Missoula

sponsors the camp and has installed com­plete ~quipment for the comfort of visitingmotorIsts. The camp is situated on thebanks of Warm Springs creek, a mountainstream, and is large enough to accommo­date more than 200 tourists at a time.There are two large buildings on thegrounds. One is used as a reception houseby the travelers, and is equipped with afireplace and comfortable rustic furniture.The other structure is divided into a mod­ern kitchen 'and a dining room. Showerbaths, hot and cold water and electric lightsare also among the camp conveniences.There ~re many outside ovens for camperswho wIsh to do their cooking in the open.C. W. Davis is in charge and supplies thevis~tors with information regarding placesof mterest and the road conditions of thesurrounding territory.

Stony Lake Camp, situated 54 miles westof Anaconda, derives its name from StonyLake, a sparkling gem lying on the easternslope of the Sapphire range. The camp isnot located at the lake, but is the closestpoint of accessibility on the Skalkaho andis used by countless fishing, camping andhiking parties as a headquarters when in

BUY YOUR GASOLINE AND OILSfrom

The Independent Oil Co.Service Stations

Where You Get "Service With a Smile"and "More Smiles per Mile"

Missoula., Montana

We Have Seven Departments, Carrying

LOW PRICED, BEST QUALITYTOURISTS' WEARING APPAREL

"A Pleasure to Se,rve Yo:!"

m.Missoula

the vicinity. The camp is not, as some per­sons think, operated by the Forest Service,but is a private enterprise. The groundsare leased from the Forest Service, and thelessee is responsi'ble for their cleanliness

Near Stony Lake Camp

and sanitation. Parties are welcome to stopat Stony Lake Camp for as long a period asthey wish, and no charge is made for thisconvenience. The management of thecamp depends entirely upon sales to thetraveling public of the various goods it

Hart RefineriesMissoula, Montana

High Test GasoHne : : GasolineMotor Fuel : : Kerosene

Fueline : : Fuel OilRoad Oil

Page 7: f{ALKAO 16t1WAY...Equipment Factory Method Phone 1004 H. E. GERBER, Proprietor 110 West Cedar Misssoula Mercer's Camp Grounds (On the Yellowstone Trail) 1401 Toole Avenue Missoula,

THIS IS A STUDEBAKER YEAR

Parts and Serviceby Men

Who KnowHow

"J. w. BEAVER MOTOR CO.428 Nortll Higgins

Phone 310 Missoula

carries. Its constant aim is to have onlyfresh, dependable merchandise, and tocharge no more than is compatible with thelong haul necessary to secure its supplies.

The Hamilton tourist park, just at theoutskirts of the city, offers the traveler restand comfort. A kitchen with every modernconvenience is housed in a rustic lodge.Shower baths await the end of a dusty day.Shade trees and a hig lawn surround apretty lake. Out-door ovens are scatteredabout the grounds, and a caretaker is al­ways on hand to attend to the needs of vis­itors. The Hamilton Chamber of Commercehas unstintingly provided for the comfortof the traveler, and prides itself on itsbeautiful tourist park.

Missoula is well supplied with touristcamps, of which there are three. This yearthe Missoula Chamber of Commerce hasleased its park to private parties, a planwhich is gradually being adopted through­out the country. In addition there are twoprivate parks. Of the two last mentioned,Mercer's Camp is located on Toole avenuenear the junction of the Yellowstone Trailand the National Parks Highway. Thiscamp provides cabins, shower baths, san-

PHONE 541for

W reeking CarTWO SERVICE CARS ALWAYS READY

We Specialize in AlII Kinds of AutoRepairing

Gardner Garage Co.216 W'est Main St. Missoula

Hamilton Tourist Campin the

BEAUTIFUL BITTER ROOT

Bath : : Laundry : : Social HallFIFTY CENTS PER DAY

Cal! at the

CHAMBER OF COM~IERCEfor information

itary sewerage and electric lights, and inaddition a store is operated on the grounds.

Hot SpringsTwo short side-trips which should be in­

cluded in the Skalkaho itinerary are visitsto Sleeping Child and Lolo Hot Springs.Sleeping Child springs is only twelve milesfrom the junction of the Skalkaho and themain Bitter Root valley road. A shady roadleads along a boisterous creek high up inthe hills, where the springs buildings arenestled in a pretty canyon. A camp gro,!ndhas been provided, and cottages, meals,plunge and tub baths are available. Goodfishing is also 'one of the lures of this trip,which is well worth the time involved.

To reach Lolo Hot Springs one must turnwest at Lolo. A beautiful drive along Lolocreek takes one over the route made famousby Lewis and Clark, and by Chief Josephand his band of Nez Perce Indians in hismasterly retreat before the United Statessoldiers in 1876. This route is being im­proved and new sections built which willeventually lead to Kooskia, Idaho, and willbe known as the Lewis and Clark Highway.The springs' are 28 miles west of the townof Lolo, and here may be found spacious

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Quaker State and Shell Motor Oils

McKenzie-Wallace Service Co.(We Serve t& Serve Again)

Missoula Kalispell Great Falls

INTERMOUNTAINTRANSPORTATION

COMPANYSERVICE-QUALITY

camp grounds, a hotel, dining room andstore, cozy cabins, and large and smallplunges. You should not miss this delightfulside trip.

A Sportsman's ParadisePerhaps nowhere in the entire west has·

the angler a greater paradise. Starting atAnaconda, Warm Spr.ings creek flowsthrough the tourist park, and many a dis­ciple of Izaak Walton has filled his creelfrom these waters.

Twenty miles west of Anaconda isGeorgetown lake, an artificial body of watercreated as a reservoir for water used at thereduction works of the copper company atAnaconda. It is a lovely lake with 25 milesof shoreline, nestling in the mountainheights like a sparkling gem. From thefish .in this lake come millions of eggs whichare shipped to the various hatcheries of thestate, there to be hatched and later releasedin the streams for the pleasure of the fisher­man. The spawning station is operated bythe Montana Fish and Game Commission,and is under the direct supervision of Dr.J. H. 'l'roece.

Each year, beginning sometimes as earlyas February, the fish from Georgetown lake

Try the

Log Cabin Service Companyfor

GASOLINE, OILS, ACCESSOIUESand a full line of

Groceries and Meats

REAL SERVICE AT ALL TIMES

ANACONDA-HAMILTON

(June 15 to October 15 Only)

Lv Butte 7 :30 a.m. Lv Hamilton 2:oo a.m.Lv Anaconda 8 :30 a.m. Ar Anaconda ..6:40 p.m.Al' Hamilton ..12:4511.m. Ar Butte..........7:40p.m.

VIA SCENIC SKALKAHO ROUTEStages Stop at Stony Lake Camp

We Carry Light Exprese Between Butte,Anaconda and Hamilton

PLAN '1'0 AT'fEND '1'HE

WESTERNMONTANA

FAIRat Missoula

Sept. 21, 22, 23 and 241926

'1'he Biggest Event ill WesternMontana Tllls Year

1047 South Third St. '. Miss'Jula

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STONY LAKE CAMP---on the Skalkaho---offers a delightful place to stop for lunch or to camp indefinitely

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SERVICE-QUALITY

Quaker State and Shell Motor Oils

Texaco Gas and Oil StationMissoula

Great FallsKalispell

(We Serve to Serve Again)

Missoula

Opposite Fire Station

If you have trou~le with your ElectricalEquipment o,r Battery, we can repairit. We guarantee satisfaction and

quick service

Battery Supply Co.R. R. Johnson, Pro,p.

McKenzie-Wallace Service Co.

start for Flint creek for the spawning beds.They get as far as the traps at the spawningstation whe e the spawn is removed andthen they are permitted to travel up thecreek and, later, when the vacuum causedby releasing of the spawn is filled to itsnormal size, these great fish travel backinto the lake where they are available forthe entertainment of such sportsmen as areable to catch them. The spawning seasonlasts about three months.

Another interesting phase of this work isthe planting of mature fish in other bodiesof water. About 400 large trout, ranging in.weight from four to ten pounds, have thisyear been transported from Georgetownlake and liberated in Rock creek, the eastand west forks of which are crossed on the

. way to the Skalkaho. It is planned totransfer one hundred more of these fish thisyear, making a total of 500 placed in Rockcreek.

No other stream in western Montana isso well known and frequented by fish­ing parties as Rock creek. The westfork of this creek parallels the Skalkahoroad from the West Fork Ranger Sta­tion to within four miles of Stony Lake

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Bitter Root BakeryCHAS. W AGN ER, Prop.

THE FINEST OF BAKED GOODSfor the Tourist or Camper

Restaurant in Connection

Opposite Bell & Reinbold's Garage

Hamilton, Montana

Camp. A trail leads from the camp intoSand Basin, where the angler comes to theheadwaters of the West Fork a number ofstreams contributing their water supply toform the main stream. Here the water •dashes through rocky canyons and thenthe stream spreads out into wide meadows,where thousands of native trout abound.This portion of Rock creek is far above thesapphire mines, and the water is' not mud­died from placer operations.

Another trail leads from the camp toStony lake, Where plenty of sport can behad by those who prefer lake fishing. Anumber of rafts are on the lake, makingthe fishing easily accessible.

On the western slope of the Sapphirerange is the Skalkaho creek, which paral­lels the road for miles. It is a picturesque,tumhling, clear, cold mountain stream, withplenty of those attractive spots where youknow the big ones are hiding.

Upon reaching the Bitter Root valley oneencounters the majestic Bitter Root riverwending its way to its confluence with theClark's Fork of the Columbia west of Mis­soula. Countless lesser streams empty intoit from both sides its entire length and, to-

Wells' CreameryDELICIOUS ICE CREAMWells' Creamery Butter

Fresh Eggs, Milk, Cream and Buttermilk

Plan Your Tripsso as to visit the

Ravalli County Fairand see

MONTANA'S GREATEST DISPLAY

Live Stock, Farm Products, Fruits,Vegetables and Flowers

Three Days of

Racing, Sports and Fun

HAMILTON,MONTANASeptember 28, 29, 30, October 1, 1926

gether with the river itself, form a veritrublehaven for the angler.

Road ConditionsThe uninitiated need have no fear to ven­

ture over this route. From Butte to Ana­conda is a paved highway, except for as~ort stretch. West of Anaconda, windinghIgh along the bank of Silver lake, a hard­surfaced road then turns downward towardGeorgetown lake. West from Georgetownlake the road leads over the famous FlintCreek hill, widened and improved, throughone of the most magnificent stretches of

Ask for-

Hamilton Bottling WorksHigh Grade Carbonated Beverages

Bottlers of Bluebird, Orange-Kiss, etc.

164: South Second Street HamiltonHNMILTON BOTTLING WORKS

Hamilton, Montana

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City Meat MarketTourists' Headquarters for

Luncheon Meats

Ritchie Service StationWholesale and Retail

GASOLINE AND OILS

Diamond Tires and TubesE. SCHRAiGL

(Opposite Ravalli Bank)Hamilton Montana

NortJl Second Street Hamilton

mountain scenery in the Rockies. At apoint about six miles from Philipsburg the

A Rugged Mountain Side

road turns off to join the Skalkaho, whichwas federal and county built and is main-

STANDARDHotel and Garage

The Largest and Best Equipped. Garage in the Bitter Root

A HOTEL WHERE YOU WILL FINDREAL COMFORT

tained by the State Highway Commission inconjunction with the counties throughwhich it passes. A road crew devotes theentire summer season each year to work onthe Skalkaho, thus insuring perfect ridingcomfort. This road enables the visitor insearch of new sights to ascend by easygrades to a summit altitude of over seventhousand feet, and takes him in a few hoursinto a country where wild life abounds asperhaps it does in no other part of Montana.Here are deer in great numbers; here areblack and brown bear; here, too, though indiminishing numbers, are elk and moose.The ruffed grouse and the Ihlue grouse areplentiful.

The .western approach to the Skalkaho istaken care of py the Ravalli county authori­ties, and is 'maintained as a part of theirgood roads program. From its intersectionwith th~ Skalkaho at Grantsdale, the ScenicInternational Parks highway through toMissoula- is. a hard.-s.urfaced road, manysections Of which are federal aid projects.At Missoula the westbound traveler againtakes the Yellowstone Trail, feeling wellcompensated for the few extra miles overthe Skalkaho which took him into this

R. H. Nicol Co.STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES

Across the Street from theFord Garage

Hamilton Montana Hamilton Montana:

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-Pollinger Service Station(( Service"

GASOLINE AND MOBILOILS

South Second StreetHamilton Montana

Western Montana playground. Conversely,the eastbound traveler who turns south atMissoula and crosses to Butte by way of theSkalkaho, is equally satisfied that his timehas been well spent.

Main Hall, University of Montana

The National ForestsThe route from Butte to Missoula over

the Skalkaho carries the traveler throughthree National Forests, the Deer Lodge, the

Valley Meat Market\Ve are here to supply your every need

in the best of meats of all kinds

Try Us for Your Lunch Meat

WHEELER & WILKERSONNorth Second Street Hamilton

Sleeping Child Hot SpringsB. F. Heavilin, Prop.

Only 15 Miles From Hamilton

Cottages, Meals, Camp GroundPlunge and Tub Baths

Good Fishing

Don't Miss This Short Side Trip

Missoula and Bitter Root forests. Theseforests, embracing as they do some of thefinest mountains, woods, and streams in theNorthwest, offer an ideal vacation land.Here one may camp, climb mountains, fish,hunt, or just relax to his heart's content.The state fish and game laws apply on theforests as well as off, and in the Missoulaand Bitter Root forests on the Skalkaho itis necessary to obtain a permit for a camp­fire. These permits may be secured free ofcharge from any forest ranger, or at StonyLake Camp. The traveler is always ex­pected to observe the rules of good sanita­tion and care with fire. Outside of thesefew comomn-sense rules there are no un­pleasant restrictions for those who wouldenjoy these natural playgrounds.

Fires are a danger throughout the North­west each summer, and are a special men­ace in seasons when the rainfall is light andthe woods dry. Many of the most destruc­tive fires have been started by the careless­ness of the camper who has neglected toproperly extinguish his campfire, the heed­less smoker who has thrown a cigar or cig­arette butt from a car into the roadsidebrush, or the fisherman who has forgotten

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The Army Storefor

OU'rING Goons AN]) TEN'rs

Willard Service StationEverything Electrical

for Your Car

Anaconda, MontanaW. H. PEIRCE, Prop.

Hamilton Montana

21 Main Street .Phone 43

to break his match in two or kill his cig­arette butt. Carelessness with fire in the

-Photo by R. H. McKay, MissoulaIn the Bitter Roots

woods many times comes through unfamil­iarity with the danger. The following six

MODEL CAFE

rules are intended to be helpful to thoseWho would help keep our forests green:

SIX RULES }~OR PREVENTING FIRE IN. THE FORESTS

1. Matches-Be sure you,r match is out. Break it intwo before you throw it away.

2. Tohacco--Be sure that pipe ashes and cigar orcigarette stubs are dead before throwing them away.Never throw them into brush, leaves, or needles.

3. Making Camp-Before building a fire scrape awayall inflammable material from a spot five feet in diam­eter. Dig a hole in the center and in it build your fire.Keep your fire small. Never buill! it against trees orlogs or near brush.

4. Breaking Camp-Never break camp uutil your fireis out-dead out.

5. Bru,sh BU1'ning-Never burn slash o,r brush in windyweather or while there is the slightest danger that thefire will get away.

6. How to Put Out a Camp Fire-Stir the coals whilesoaking them with water. Turn small sticks and drenchboth sides. Wet the g,round around the fire. If youcan't get wate1' stir in dirt and tread it down until packedtight over and around the fire. Be sure the last sparkis dead.

These are the simple facts about the beau­tiful Skalkaho and its tributary territory.It is a veritable empire within the state ofMontana. The virgin timiber of its moun­tain sides, the rich loam of its valleys and

The Bitter Root's :Finest Restaurant(Open at All Hours)

Gents' Wash Room Ladies' Rest RoomCentral Motor Co.

We Cater to Auto Parties203 East Comme,rcial

Hamilton Montana Anaconda .... Montana

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Kelly Commercial Co.Quality Groceriesand Fresh Mewts

205-207 East Park Ave.Anaconda., Montana

the precious metals and stones under itshills all contribute to its untold wealth.

But the thing which will most interest the

Fish Trap, Georgetown Lake-Photo by W. J. Roy, Anaconda

traveler is the indescribable beauty of thedrive over the Skalkaho. The Daily Mis-

WHEN YOU ARE IN ANACONDA

Get Your Bread and Pastriesat the

Bake-Rite BakeryWe Specialize for Tourists

313 East Park Avenue

AnacondaTourist Park

Anaconda., Montana

Shower Baths, Recreation Roo m,Kitchens (Indoor and Outdoor), Din­ing Room, Spring Water, Laundry,

Shade 'Trees

ON THE SCENIC "LAKES TRAIL"Connecting with the Skalkaho Road 26 Miles

West of Anaconda

Paved Road Between Butte andAnaconda .

45 Miles o,f Hard Surfaced Road West of Anaconda

Visit World's Largest Copper SmelterFree Conducted Tours at lOa. m. and 2 p. m. Daily

Tourist Park Operated for the Tourist by

THE ANACONDA KIWANIS CLUBc. W. Davi·s in Charge

soulian, in its issue of June 4, 1926, tells ofthe drive from the point of view of the peo­ple of western Montana:

"The beautiful Skalkaho road, running

Western Montana Beauties

through some of the finest scenery inAmerica, is exercising its seasonal attrac­tion. Scores of motorists have made thetrip already and the caravans will continue

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FIRESTO E TIRES AND TUBESRims for All Makes of Oars

Vulcanizing

w. J. Peete Tire Co.113 to 117 East Broadway

Butte, Montana

-Photo by Johnson, Hamilton

Skalkaho Falls

to travel until the snow flies' next fall. TheSkalkaho road gives access to some wonder­fully beautiful country, and, we imagine,will prove to be worth all that the BitterRoot expected of it."

Need more be said of this beautiful sec­tion of Montana? You, too, should enjoythis scenic drive at yOUT first opportunity.

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